MOSSLEY
AWARDED CUP
29 / 03 / 12
The Manchester FA Premier Cup has been awarded to Mossley by default at
a meeting of the County FA Committee this evening. The trophy will be
presented at the next home game against Skelmersdale United on Easter
Saturday.

XAVIER
IS THE ONLY DEADLINE SIGNING
29 / 03 / 12
Goalkeeper Xavier Parisi is Mossley's only transfer deadline signing.
Xavier (age 19) was previously with Stockport County and Ashton United
and has also played for Mossley's Reserve team.

CUP
FINAL POSTPONED
26 / 03 / 12
Tonight's Manchester FA Premier Cup Final has been postponed due to Droylsden
being unable to field a team. A further statement will be made via our
Website as and when appropriate to do so.

KYLE
RETURNS 16
/ 03 / 12
Mossley have re-signed versatile defender / midfielder Kyle McGonigle.
Kyle (age 19) made 8 appearances for Mossley late last season on work
experience from Bury FC, but rejoins the Lilywhites after playing for
Woodley Sports this term.

NATHAN
OUT FOR SEASON
13 / 03 / 12
Mossley striker Nathan Neequaye is set to miss the remainder of the season
due to a recurrence of the ankle injury that he originally sustained in
the home game vs Clitheroe in December. Nathan joins Tom Ingham as a long
term injury absentee.

MOSSLEY
SIGN DEFENDER 03 / 03 / 12
Mossley now have international clearance for central defender Mark Rogers
who arrived recently from Austrian side ECU Joondalup. Mark was previously
with Salford City and Chorley.

HUDSON
LOAN EXTENDED 02 / 03 / 12
Young Bury striker Danny Hudson's loan spell at Mossley has been extended
for a second time. The lively forward will now stay at Seel Park until
21st March.

CUP
FINAL TRANSPORT 27 / 02 / 12
The club is looking to run supporters transport to the Manchester FA Premier
Cup Final final at Hyde FC Ewen Fields on Monday 26th March. The cost
will be £7 return. To book seats please contact stephen.porter@mossleyafc.com

INJURY
ENDS TOM'S ENGLAND CHANCE
26 / 02 / 12
Mossley's wing back starlet Tom Ingham has been forecd to drop out of
the England Schoolboy under 18's squad due to a knee injury incurred in
a college match. He is currently awaiting an operation on his damaged
knee. Everyone at Mossley wishes Tom a speedy recovery.

CUP
FINAL DATE FOR MOSSLEY 22 / 02 / 12
The date and venue have now been set for the Manchester FA Premier Cup
Final against Droylsden. The game will take place on Monday 26th March
- kick off 7.45 pm at Hyde FC's Ewen Fields Stadium.

COLLINGE
JOINS FORMER BOSS
17 / 02 / 12
Goalkeeper Peter Collinge has been transferred to Evo-stik Premier Division
side Stocksbridge Park Steels, now managed by ex Lilywhies boss Chris
Wilcock. Collinge (26) made 111 appearances for Mossley in two spells
and goes with the best wishes of everyone at Mossley.

MOSSLEY
TO FACE DROYLSDEN IN PREMIER CUP FINAL
14 / 02 / 12
Mossley will face Blue Square North neighbours Droylsden in the Final
of this season's Manchester FA Premier Cup. Mossley enjoyed a superb 4-1
win at Salford while Droylsden won 5-3 at Irlam in tonight's semi finals
. . . >
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MATCH
POSTPONED
10 / 02 / 12
Mossley's scheduled home game against Lancaster City tomorrow has been
postponed due to a frozen and snow covered pitch.

YOUNG
FOR MOSSLEY
04 / 02 / 12
Mossley have signed defender Dave Young (25) from Curzon Ashton. Young,
who has made 20 appearances for Curzon this season, was previously captain
of Glossop North End . . . >
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HUDSON
RETURNS FOR SECOND MONTH 27 / 01 / 12
Steve Halford has swooped to bring Bury FC striker Danny Hudson back to
Mossley for a second loan spell. He will stay at Seel Park until 25th
February.

FORMER
LONG SERVING PLAYER PASSES 25 / 01 / 12
Michael 'Mickey' Brennan, another long serving member of the Mossley team
from the Don Wilson era, passed away on 14th January . . . >
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SALFORD
AWAY IN PREMIER CUP SEMI 17/ 01 / 12
Mossley have been drawn away to Evo-stik League rivals Salford City in
the semi final of the Manchester FA Premier Cup. The tie will be played
on Tuesday 14th February. Droylsden will visit Irlam in the other semi
final.

COACH
TO DURHAM 16 / 01 / 12
There will be a coach to our away game at Durham City on Saturday 4th
February. The coach will leave Seel Park at 10 am and the fare is £15.
Please call 01457 832299 to book a seat.

OSEBI
OFF TO SALFORD 11 / 01 / 12
Striker Osebi Abadaki has left the Lilywhites to join Salford City after
the Moor Lane club made him an offer he couldn't refuse. Osebi goes with
the club's best wishes.

HALFORD
GETS THE JOB 09 / 01 / 12
Mossley have appointed Steve Halford as the club's new first team manager
and the experienced former Accrington, Droylsden and Hyde central defender
will take charge for the first time when the Lilywhites entertain Abbey
Hey in the Manchester Premier Cup on Tuesday night . . . >
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GARETH
RESIGNS
07 / 01 / 12
Gareth McClelland has today resigned as Mossley Manager to take up a position
with Blue Square North promotion hopefuls FC Halifax Town. His decision
was announced to the players following today's 2-1 home defeat by Farsley.
No decision on Gareth's successor has yet been made but a decision is
likely sooner rather than later.

ONE
OUT, TWO IN FOR MOSSLEY
31 / 12 / 11
Defender Steve Halford has been released by Mossley as he seeks to move
into a player/manager role elsewhere, but the Lilywhites have signed two
players formerly with Wakefield, midfielder Adam Jones (pictured)
and central defender James Stansfield . . . >
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OSEBI
OFF TO SALFORD
11 / 01 / 12
Striker Osebi Abadaki has left the Lilywhites to join Salford City after
the Moor Lane club made him an offer he couldn't refuse. Osebi goes with
the club's best wishes.

HALFORD
GETS THE JOB
09 / 01 / 12
Mossley have appointed Steve Halford as the club's new first team manager
and the experienced former Accrington, Droylsden and Hyde central defender
will take charge for the first time when the Lilywhites entertain Abbey
Hey in the Manchester Premier Cup on Tuesday night . . . >
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GARETH
RESIGNS
07 / 12 / 12
Gareth McClelland has today resigned as Mossley Manager to take up a position
with Blue Square North promotion hopefuls FC Halifax Town. His decision
was announced to the players following today's 2-1 home defeat by Farsley.
No decision on Gareth's successor has yet been made but a decision is
likely sooner rather than later.

ONE
OUT, TWO IN FOR MOSSLEY
31 / 12 / 11
Defender Steve Halford has been released by Mossley as he seeks to move
into a player/manager roll elsewhere, but the Lilywhites have signed two
players formerly with Wakefield, midfielder Adam Jones and central defender
James Stansfield . . . >
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RESULTS
& STATS HISTORY 10 / 12 / 11
The historical season by season results & stats section of Mossleyweb
is now complete back to 1909 and sets out to compliment the Players A-Z
as accurately as possible. Results & Stats 1909-2011
. .
> > more Players A-Z 1919-2011 . . .
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THE
BOB MURPHY SUITE 10 / 12 / 11
An official opening ceremony took place at Seel Park on Saturday when
the Sponsors Lounge was re-named 'The Bob Murphy Suite' in tribute to
the Club's President and Most successful ever manager Bob Murphy . . .
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TOM
FOR ENGLAND
07 / 12 / 11
Mossley exciting young wing back Tom Ingham has become the second Mossley
player in successive seasons to be selected for the final 18 player England
Schoolboys squad . . . >
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PRESCOT
MATCH POSTPONED 03 / 12 / 11Today's game at Prescot Cables has been postponed due to a
waterlogged pitch.

BIG
TOM SIGNS ON 26 / 11 / 11
Mossley Manager Gareth McClelland is delighted to have landed a player
he has persued for some time in 6' 7" centre forward Tom Denton
(age 22) snapped up from Wakefield FC . . . >
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BURY
STRIKER SIGNS ON LOAN 21 / 11 / 11
Mossley have signed striker Danny Hudson on loan from League One side
Bury. Known as a quick strong goal scorer,hard working and determined,
Danny (19) will stay at Seel Park until 2nd January 2012 . . . >
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BENJI'S
BACK 19 / 11 / 11
Mossley have re-signed versatile Ben Richardson after a spell with Woodley
Sports. Ben, originally signed from Stalybridge Celtic in the 2008/09
season, went on to make 91 appearances and scored 10 goals before departing
for Woodley in November 2010 . . . >
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TOM
MAKES ENGLAND LAST 32 15 / 11 / 11Mossley
wing back Tom Ingham has been selected for the initial 32 player squad
for the England under 18's schoolboy side. Tom will be hoping to emulate
Fabio Abreu who went on to play several International matches whilst
a Mossley player last season. Tom will be attending England training
at Lilleshall in early December.

SATURDAY
KICK OFF NOW 1.30pm 10 / 11 / 11Due to Radcliffe Borough's ongoing Floodlight problems, Saturday's
game will now kick off at 1.30 pm.

HOME
DRAW FOR MOSSLEY IN PREMIER CUP 26 / 10 / 11Mossley will meet Abbey Hey at Seel Park in the Quarter Finals
of the Manchester FA Premier Cup on a date to be arranged . . . >
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MOSSLEY
SIGN TAYLOR 21 / 10 / 11
Mossley have signed forward Nathan Taylor from Evo-stik League rivals
Clitheroe. Taylor played for Rochdale as a junior before he was signed
by Hamilton Academicals in 2006. He made his debut for Hamilton in January
2007 against Livingston in the Scottish Cup when still only 16 years
old . . . >
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READY
FOR FERRIBY 20 / 10 / 11Premier League clubs will be keeping a close eye on Thursday
night's FA Youth Cup Third Qualifying Round game between Mossley AFC
and North Ferriby United as Mossley's production line runs into overdrive
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'PLAYER
OF THE YEAR' RE-SIGNS 17 / 10 / 11
Goalkeeper Peter Collinge has re-signed for Mossley after a brief spell
with Curzon Ashton. Peter originally signed in August 2009 from Chorley
but joined the summer exodus to Curzon. Peter made 106 appearances in
2 seasons in his first spell at Seel Park

NATHAN
RETURNS 15 / 10 / 11
Striker Nathan Neequaye has re-signed from Woodley Sports after scoring
prolifically for them since leaving Seel Park in September last year.
Nathan made a goal-scoring return on Saturday at Ossett Albion.

SWIRAD
MOVES ON 08 / 10 / 11
Defender Nick Swirad has been transferred to Ashton United after failing
to hold down a regular starting place at Mossley since his summer arrival
from New Mills..

OFFICIAL
STATEMENT 28 / 09 / 11
Following last nights excellent team performance against Curzon Ashton,
it has come to light that Ben McNamara was not registered with the league
in time to play in the match. This will undoubtedly result in Mossley
losing their place in the next round of the Doodson Sport Cup. As club
secretary, I accept full responsibility and offer my sincere apologies
to the Committee,management, players and supporters.Harry Hulmes (Secretary)

MOSSLEY
RE-SIGN ABADAKI 27 / 09 / 11Mossley
have re-signed striker Osebi Abadaki after spells with Buxton and Radcliffe
Borough. The lightning quick forward had a brief stay at Seel Park early
last season after arriving from Ashton United . . . >
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DARKWAH
TO STAY ANOTHER MONTH 23 / 09 / 11Stockport
County have allowed striker Cameron Darkwah to stay at Seel Park for
another month after extending his loan agreement. The speedy forward
has so far scored five goals in four starts for the Lilywhites.

COACH
TO BRIGG 22 / 09 / 11
Coach booked to Brigg Town FC for the FA Trophy tie on Saturday 8th
October, Departs 10.30am. Tickets £15.00 each. Can be booked in
the club or with John Larner 01457 832299.

LEAGUE
CUP HAS NEW SPONSOR 08 / 09 / 11The
Evo-Stik Northern Premier League is pleased to announce the appointment
of a new sponsor. Doodson Sport, who is a specialist sports insurance
broker, is supporting the League Challenge Cup for the next two seasons
(2011-2013). In a five-figure deal, the competition has been re-branded
as The Doodson Sport Cup with immediate effect.. . . >
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SALFORD
GAME BROUGHT FORWARD 07 / 09 / 11
Mossley will play Salford City at Seel Park on Saturday 17th September
(3.00 pm). The game has been brought forward from 25th February.

MOORE
RETURNS TO MOSSLEY 02 / 08 / 11Mossley
have re-signed striker Steve Moore after spells with New Mills and Curzon
Ashton.
The 30 years old striker previously hit 14 goals in 35 appearances for
Mossley in the 2009/10 season and is no doubt best remembered for his
last minute FA Trophy goals for the Lilywhites at Brackley and Ilkeston
in that season.

IT'S
FC UNITED IN PREMIER CUP 26 / 08 / 11Mossley
have been drawn at home to FC United of Manchester in the first round
of the Manchester FA Premier Cup to be played between 17th and 23rd
October. . .
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BARLOW
SOLD 26 / 08 / 11
Scott Barlow has been transferred to Woodley Sports for an undisclosed
fee.

STOCKPORT
STRIKER SIGNS ON LOAN 25 / 08 / 11Mossley
have signed striker Cameron Darkwah on a one month loan deal from Stockport
County. Darkwah, who will celebrate his 19th birthday on 2nd September,
was a prolific scorer for County’s youth team before being offered
a new professional contract for this season . . .
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IT'S
RUNCORN IN THE CUP 25 / 08 / 11
Mossley will play Runcorn Linnets in the FA Cup Preliminary Round at
Seel Park on Saturday 3rd September after Runcorn beat AFC Liverpool
3-1 in the extra preliminary round replay on Wednesday night.

BARLOW
TRANSFER LISTED 24 / 08 / 11
Gareth McClelland’s first signing of the close season Scott Barlow
has been placed on the transfer list after failing to settle at Seel
Park. The former Trafford hit man signed for an undisclosed fee from
Chester has struggled to find his form at Mossley and it looks like
his career will be better served elsewhere. Mossley will seek to recoup
the fee they paid for him.

EX
CURZON MAN FLIES IN 20 / 08 / 11
Mossley have signed former Trafford and Curzon Ashton left sided player
Sam Halligan. Sam has recently returned from a spell playing in New
Zealand for Maycenvale United.

HOGAN
ARRIVES ON LOAN 13 / 08 / 11
Mossley have signed attacking midfielder or forward Scott Hogan on loan
from FC Halifax Town. Hogan (20) formerly played for Woodley Sports
under Gareth McClelland and was previously with Rochdale. Hogan made
a scoring debut in Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Ossett Town.

CHALMERS
SOLD TO WOODLEY 09 / 08 / 11
Aaron Chalmers has been transferred to Woodley Sports for an undisclosed
fee. As part of the deal, Mossley will also receive a percentage of
any transfer fee received, should he later leave Woodley. Aaron leaves
with the club's best wishes for the future.

CHALMERS
TRANSFER LISTED 03 / 08 / 11
Mossley's versatile defender or midfielder Aaron Chalmers has been placed
on the transfer list. Chalmers was signed from Hibernian in the close
season 2010. Previously with Bolton Wanderers as a junior and Oldham
Athletic where he made two first team appearances. A transfer fee is
required.

CURZON
AT HOME IN LEAGUE CUP 25 / 07 / 11
Mossley have been drawn at home to Curzon Ashton in the Evo-stik League
Challenge Cup 1st Round . . . >
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RESERVES
LEAGUE LINE UP REVEALED 25 / 07 / 11Mossley
will face games against Bradford Park Avenue, Kendal Town and Workington
in a new look 12 team Galaxy Football Lancashire League West Division
. . . >
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CURZON
AT HOME IN LEAGUE CUP 25 / 07 / 11
Mossley have been drawn at home to Curzon Ashton in the Evo-stik League
Challenge Cup 1st Round . . . >
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BAND
TO PLAY FOR MADDOX 21 / 07 / 11One
player missing from this Saturday's game at Cheadle will be Mossley
skipper Peter Band who is taking part in a Testimonial match for his
former Altrincham team-mate Mark Maddox after the highly respected central
defender was recently diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

FABIO
HEADS FOR PORTUGAL 17 / 07 / 11Mossley
have lost the services of young striker Fabio Abreu who has signed a
three year deal with Portuguese Primeira Liga club SC Marítimo
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more

TWO
MORE YOUNGSTERS ADDED TO SQUAD 17 / 07 / 11Mossley
have signed two more young players who have impressed in pre season.
Left sided forward Omar McKenzie (pictured) and right sided
wing back Tom Ingham . . .
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FIXTURES
RELEASED 13 / 07 / 11
Mossley open the Evo-Stik League season with a trip to Division One
North new boys Ossett Town on Saturday 13th August. The first home game
is against Witton Albion on Tuesday 16th August . . . >
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ANOTHER
FRIENDLY 12 / 07 / 11
Following the enforced cancellation of the Stockport County game we
will now instead play Hyde FC at Seel Park on Wednesday 27th July with
a 7.45pm kick off.

FA
DRAWS ARE A MIXED BAG 08 / 07 / 11
Mossley have been drawn at home in the Preliminary Round of the FA Cup
against the winners of AFC Liverpool and Runcorn Linnets on Saturday
3rd September. The winners of that tie will then be away to . . . >
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FANS VIP OFFER FOR MACCLESFIELD GAMEFriday 15th July 2011 K.O. 19:30
Mossley AFC v Macclesfield Fans VIP experience
Come along and enjoy our corporate/VIP match day experience.
Reduced Cost of £20 per person which includes:
Entry to the Game, 3 course Meal in the Mossley AFC boardroom, wine
or beer with your meal and at half time, seat in the main stand, Matchday
Programme. Dress code is smart casualTo book please email either:stephen.porter@mossleyafc.comorharry.hulmes@mossleyafc.com

COUNTY
CANCEL FRIENDLY 07 / 07 / 11
We have been informed this morning that the scheduled friendly aganst
Stockport County on Thursday 29th July is now CANCELLED.
New County manager Didi Hamman has decided that he wants to change their
friendlies and has cancelled the midweek games against lower league
clubs.

DATE
FOUND FOR WILLOW WOOD CUP GAME 07 / 07 / 11
A date has finally been agreed to stage the Willow Wood Hospice Cup
game against Ashton United. The game will take place
at Seel Park on Tuesday 19th July (7.45 pm).

NICK
WINS BRONZE 01 / 07 / 11Mossley
keeper Nick Ashley has won a bronze medal with Jersey in NatWest Island
Games held in the Isle of Wight. He played in the 3rd place play off
as Jersey beat Åland 5-1. Nick had also appeared in the final
group game which Jersey won 2-1 against Greenland.

RESSIES GET FIRST RUN OUT 01 / 07 / 11
Mossley's reserve team take on New Mills Reserves in a friendly on Sunday
(3rd July) @ Wright Robinson Sports College, Gorton. Kick off is 2 pm.

ANOTHER MILLERS SWOOP 22 / 06 / 11Mossley
have signed three more players from North West Counties League champions
New Mills. The best known of the trio is former Oldham, Chesterfield
and Port Vale defender Mark Innes . . . >
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PRE SEASON PLANS COMPLETE 21 / 06 / 11
The final pre season friendly in Mossley's build up to the new season
is complete as we travel to Shepshed Dynamo on Saturday 6th August .
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KEEPER GETS THE CALL 20 / 06 / 11Congratulations
go to Mossley goalkeeper Nick Ashley who has been called up to represent
Jersey at full International level for the forthcoming NatWest Island
Games to be held on the Isle of Wight . . . >
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NICK SIGNS FROM MILLERS 19 / 06 / 11Mossley
have signed versatile defender Nick Swirad from New Mills. The 20 year
old former FC United of Manchester player was the Millers Manager's
and Player's Player of the Year last season . . . >
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ALEX IS COUNTY PLAYER OF THE YEAR 15 / 06 / 11
Last season's Mossley Youth team captain Alex Byrne has been named Manchester
FA Player of the Year for his consistent performances for the title
winning County under 18's side. Alex will join the Mossley first team
squad for the coming season.

SEASON TICKETS GO ON SALE 12 / 06 / 11
Season tickets for the 2011/12 season are now on sale. Adult price is
£130 (21 League games), Concessions - £80
(Equivalent to apron 5 free games).click here to order
online
Unfortunately it has been deemed necessary to make a slight increase
in match day admittance after several seasons at the previous price.
Admission will now be £8 for adults, £5 for concessions,
accompanied children free, unaccompanied children £1.

LEE SET TO STAY 08 / 06 / 11
Midfielder Lee Rick, who was signed from Hyde in March of this year,
has re-signed for Mossley for the coming season. . . .
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SURPRISE CHANGE TO LEAGUE LINE UP 07 / 06 / 11
Due to Enfield 1893 not being able to compete at Step 4 due to Ground
Grading the next club to be reprieved from relegation to Step 5 is Ossett
Albion . . . >
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MORE INS AND OUTS 31 / 05 / 11
The latest additions to Mossley's new look squad can now be revealed
. . . > >
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SEEL PARK CENTENARY 26 / 05 / 11
The pre season game against Oldham Athletic on Tuesday 12th July is
to be billed as the official centenary match to celebrate Mossley AFC's
100 years playing at Seel Park. More news to follow.

MOSSLEY LINE UP COUNTY FRIENDLY 18 / 05 / 11
Mossley will play Stockport County at Seel Park on Thursday 28th July
with a 7.30pm kick off
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FIRST FRIENDLIES ARRANGED 12 / 05 / 11
Mossley AFC are delighted to announce the arrangement of the opening
pre season friendly matches prior to the start of the 2011/12 season
. . . > >
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